Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
leucocarpa
ID:
502050

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltdl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 10: 249 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501382



Common Names

  • Saurauia leucocarpa
  • White-fruited Saurauia
  • White-fruited Saurauia


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Synonyms

  • Saurauia barbigera veranii Buscal. [unknown]
  • Saurauia pseudopringlei Buscal. [unknown]
  • Saurauia barbigera Hook. [unknown]
  • Saurauia leucocarpa willdenowii Buscal. [unknown]
  • Saurauia pedunculata pringleana Buscal. [unknown]
  • Saurauia leucocarpa willdemanii Buscal. [unknown]

Description

Saurauia leucocarpa (also called 'White-fruited Sauropus', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub, native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It grows up to 10 m tall and has simple, alternate, leathery leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Saurauia leucocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its bright yellow flowers make it a popular choice for landscaping. The leaves of this plant can also be used to make a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Saurauia leucocarpa are yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saurauia leucocarpa is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Saurauia leucocarpa

Saurauia leucocarpa is native to tropical forests in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

Saurauia leucocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saurauia leucocarpa?

Saurauia leucocarpa

What is the common name of Saurauia leucocarpa?

White-fruited saurauia

What is the natural habitat of Saurauia leucocarpa?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Saurauia genus

Saurauia warenensis, Saurauia squamifructa, Saurauia subspinosa, Saurauia tafana, Saurauia verheijenii, Saurauia tayabensis, Saurauia trichophora, Saurauia vallium, Saurauia siporensis, Saurauia momiensis, Saurauia occulta, Saurauia oblancilimba, Saurauia nabirensis, Saurauia kajewskii, Saurauia homotricha, Saurauia idenburgensis, Saurauia meridensis, Saurauia javanica, Saurauia knemifolia, Saurauia purgans, Saurauia purpurellifolia, Saurauia obvallatoides, Saurauia schmutzii, Saurauia seibertii, Saurauia simplex, Saurauia raimondiana, Saurauia oroquensis, Saurauia pentapetala, Saurauia pleurotricha, Saurauia plurilocularis, Saurauia poolei, Saurauia dielsiana, Saurauia eburnea, Saurauia excurrens, Saurauia fasciculata, Saurauia fimbriata, Saurauia fragrans, Saurauia fraseri, Saurauia gigantifolia, Saurauia emarginata, Saurauia albiflora, Saurauia capitulata, Saurauia chocoensis, Saurauia collina, Saurauia congestiflora, Saurauia cordata, Saurauia alloplectifolia, Saurauia alpicola, Saurauia angica, Saurauia archboldiana,

Species in the Actinidiaceae family

Actinidia persicina, Actinidia acuminata, Actinidia arguta, Actinidia callosa, Actinidia chengkouensis, Actinidia chinensis, Actinidia chrysantha, Actinidia cylindrica, Actinidia eriantha, Actinidia farinosa, Actinidia fasciculoides, Actinidia fortunati, Actinidia fulvicoma, Actinidia glauco-callosa, Actinidia grandiflora, Actinidia hemsleyana, Actinidia henryi, Actinidia holotricha, Actinidia hubeiensis, Actinidia indochinensis, Actinidia indochinensis, Actinidia jijiangensis, Actinidia kolomikta, Actinidia laevissima, Actinidia lanceolata, Actinidia latifolia, Actinidia liangguangensis, Actinidia lijiangensis, Actinidia linguiensis, Actinidia longicarpa, Actinidia macrosperma, Actinidia melanandra, Actinidia melliana, Actinidia obovata, Actinidia pentapetala, Actinidia pilosula, Actinidia polygama, Actinidia rongshuiensis, Actinidia rubricaulis, Actinidia rubus, Actinidia rudis, Actinidia rufa, Actinidia rufotricha, Actinidia sabiifolia, Actinidia sorbifolia, Actinidia stellatopilosa, Actinidia strigosa, Actinidia styracifolia, Actinidia suberifolia, Actinidia tetramera,